Preformed Line Products (PLPC) EVP disposes 6,000 shares back to issuer

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Preformed Line Products Executive Vice President John M. Hofstetter reported a disposition of 6,000 common shares of the company on March 10, 2026. The shares were returned to the issuer at $260.34 per share, classified as a disposition to issuer rather than an open-market sale.

After this transaction, Hofstetter directly holds 3,446 common shares. He also has indirect ownership of 532 common shares through a rabbi trust for a Deferred Compensation Plan, and holds restricted stock units that can convert into 1,015, 1,088, and 591 common shares. The restricted stock units vest three years from their grant dates, providing additional potential future equity exposure.

Insider Trade Summary

5 transactions reported

Mixed 5 txns

Insider Hofstetter John M

Role Executive Vice President

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Disposition	Common shares, $2 par value	6,000	$260.34	$1.56M
holding	Restricted stock units	--	--	--
holding	Restricted stock units	--	--	--
holding	Restricted stock units	--	--	--
holding	Common shares, $2 par value	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common shares, $2 par value — 3,446 shares (Direct); Restricted stock units — 1,015 shares (Direct); Common shares, $2 par value — 532 shares (Indirect, by rabbi trust for Deferred Compensation Plan)

Footnotes (1)

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Hofstetter John M

(Last) (First) (Middle)

660 BETA DRIVE

(Street)

CLEVELAND OH 44143

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO [ PLPC ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Executive Vice President

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/10/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common shares, $2 par value	03/10/2026		D		6,000	D	$260.34	3,446	D
Common shares, $2 par value								532	I	by rabbi trust for Deferred Compensation Plan

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted stock units	$0							(1)	(1)	Common shares, $2 par value	1,015		1,015	D
Restricted stock units	$0							(1)	(1)	Common shares, $2 par value	1,088		1,088	D
Restricted stock units	$0							(1)	(1)	Common shares, $2 par value	591		591	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Restricted stock units vest 3 years from the date of grant.

Remarks:

	/s/ Caroline S. Vaccariello, by power of attorney	03/11/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did PLPC executive John M. Hofstetter report?

John M. Hofstetter reported disposing of 6,000 Preformed Line Products common shares. The transaction occurred on March 10, 2026 and was classified as a disposition to the issuer at $260.34 per share, rather than an open-market sale to third-party buyers.

At what price were the 6,000 PLPC shares disposed of by the executive?

The 6,000 common shares were disposed of at $260.34 per share. This issuer-directed disposition by Executive Vice President John M. Hofstetter reduced his direct holdings while providing a clear per-share value for the returned stock on the reported transaction date.

How many PLPC common shares does John M. Hofstetter hold after the Form 4 transaction?

After the transaction, Hofstetter directly holds 3,446 common shares. In addition, there are 532 common shares held indirectly through a rabbi trust for a Deferred Compensation Plan, which are reported as indirect ownership on the Form 4 filing.

What restricted stock units does the PLPC executive report holding?

Hofstetter reports three blocks of restricted stock units tied to PLPC common shares. These cover 1,015, 1,088, and 591 underlying common shares, all with a zero exercise price, representing potential future share delivery if the vesting conditions are satisfied.

When do John M. Hofstetter’s PLPC restricted stock units vest?

The restricted stock units vest three years from their respective grant dates. This three-year vesting schedule, disclosed in the footnote, means Hofstetter’s ability to receive the underlying common shares depends on continued service or satisfying applicable vesting conditions over that period.

Is the PLPC insider transaction an open-market sale of shares?

No, the transaction is classified as a disposition to the issuer. The Form 4 lists the code D, meaning 6,000 common shares were returned to Preformed Line Products itself, rather than being sold through open-market trading to outside investors.